Well considering I want a truck that looks just like "Mater" I'd say it's become pretty popular, with the kids anyways. It wasn't my favorite movie but it had some great scenes. If I had to complain it would be the same complaint I have with all the newer animations....they need to slow the scenes down like the older movies, that's why they are better. Too fast paced, they did a real good job with Nemo, Toy Story and the Iron Giant with making the scenes slower like the older cartoons, which makes them more memorable.

My nephew went through a prolonged phase of loving "Cars" He'll still just watch a Cars movies automatically if you drop it in front of him. Works like hypnotism. I particularly like the red rock west setting- which landscapes I've always found quite captivating.